Chris Ecklund: Hamilton Booster Extraordinaire

[bigguy1231]

I find this all kind of funny. I have known Chris for over 30 years, we went to high school together, and this is typical of him. If he doesn't get his own way he takes his toys and goes home.

He really is a decent guy though, just not very subtle. He means well and he does give of his time and money. But, it is true about him being a shameless self promoter. He has always been that way.

As for his waterfalls promotion, sure it may be a little hoky or lame, but if it helps the image of this city I am all for it. His facebook waterfalls group has almost 12,000 members from all over the country.

His assertation that he has no political ambitions, I am not so sure about. I remember him telling me 20 years ago that he was going to run for mayor. I almost fell off my chair laughing. I like the guy personally, but God help us if he should ever become mayor. He just doesn't have what it takes to play well with others, especially those critical of him. We got an example of that today when he packed up and went home so to speak.